Art

Join us for a unique outdoor photography experience inspired by the wisteria flower incorporated deeply into the work of Andrea Morales. Create stunning sunprints using natural objects like leaves, shapes, and flowers. Embrace the magic of sunlight and bring your creative vision to life. Inside, we'll make Memphis postcards in the studio with markers and […]

Join us Sunday, September 8th for a closer look at Balthazar, from an alterpiece depicting the Adoation ofthe Magi, painted ca. 1515 by an unknown artist. Led by art history professor Mallory Sharp, we’ll spend each Art Club learning about the artist, their influences, the historical context, and other fascinating details that give us a […]

This talk will provide an overview of the vocabulary and methodological perspectives used by art historians, including formal analysis and issues of style; the idea of historical periods of art; and the expression of cultural ideals in a society’s artistic styles and iconography. We will also briefly survey the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic age […]

Dive into the vibrant world of Mexican Alebrijes by designing your own 3D model animals using colorful paint pens. Unleash your creativity and bring these fantastical creatures to life in a fun and artistic way. Join us for this hands-on workshop and honor the rich cultural heritage of Mexico! Free with Registration Get Your Tickets

This talk will examine the shift from Archaic to Classical art in ancient Greece, and follow the legacy of humanism and realism in the regions that responded to (and in many cases) adopted the Greek style(s) of figurative art, particularly the Etruscans and Romans. $17 Members & Teachers | $20 General Admission Get Your Tickets

WYXR and the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art present the Musical Merry-Go-Round, a meet-and-mingle mixer where the playlist is up to you! Bring a bag of your favorite records and meet us at the Brooks Museum on Thursday, September 19th from 6-8p. No need to request a song, we’re spinning the selections from YOUR collection. […]

Please join us for an intimate opening reception celebrating a new exhibition, Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art on Sept. 20! Beyond the Surface: The Art of Handmade Paper is supported by Paper Source. Sept. 20 | 5:30-7:30p 1934 Poplar Ave | Enter through the 1916 […]

Experience a vibrant Super Saturday at your museum, where the enchanting world of Mexican folk dance comes alive through beautifully crafted dolls. Create your own tiny Mexican folk dancer doll using coffee filters, clothespins, markers, and pipe cleaners, inspired by the colorful and lively Ballet Folklorico. Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage as you […]

Join us for a relaxing floral arranging workshop celebrating the heat of summer with flowers such as sunflowers, zinnias, and cosmos. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the art of floral arranging while exploring the beauty and diversity of Memphis's peak spring blooms with flowers actually grown in Memphis! Local florist and flower farmer, Midtown […]

Come experience Memphis’ art museum at this free event for adults who are 55 and better hosted in partnership with Creative Aging. We invite you to get to know more about some of the 10,000 works in our permanent collection and our special exhibition Andrea Morales: Roll Down Like Water, while learning about programming for […]

In this talk, we will observe the cultural and political transformations of the Late Roman Empire into medieval Europe. The impact of new religious movements, particularly Christianity and Islam, will be seen in new visual styles in both the western and eastern regions of the former Roman Empire. In fifteenth-century Italy, the rebirth of “Renaissance” […]

Discover the intricate art of Panamanian Molas by designing your own vibrant patterns using paint pens on black paper. Unleash your creativity and explore the rich cultural heritage of Panama through this hands-on art workshop. Join us and create your own masterpiece!‍ Free with Registration Get Your Tickets